Need camera reccomendations for you camera gurus

[toystoryma]

Im looking for something that is less than $200 that will take good pics while we're at disney.. Currently, I have a Sony Cybershot DSC-S700 7.2mp with 1000 ISO 3x optical zoom. It takes ok pics, but Im looking for something better.. what would you reccomend? what are you all using for your awesome disney pics ?

 

[KeithVH]

I'll recommend three possibilities:

Canon SX100IS

Canon A720IS

Canon A570IS

There's also newer versions of the 570 just out (580/590) and an A710. Read the llinked reviews on DPReview. The best things about these:

They all take AA's.
They all take a basic SD card.
They all run ~$175-190.
They all have Image Stabilization.

There's a reason Canon outsells most everyone else - they make decent stuff that'll last with proper treatment. These models also have more advanced settings to allow you to experiment and grow as a photographer. The only drawback, largely due to your price limit, is a larger sensor. But you'd need to hump at least another 100 or so to get something with better image quality (Canon A650IS).